The Internet
The worldwide system of interconnected computers and public networks.
What is The Internet?
A technology that allows computers, smartphones, and other devices to communicate on a wireless network.
What is Wi-Fi?
A method of transmitting and receiving data (especially video and audio information) over a network as a steady, continuous flow, allowing playback while the data is being transferred.
What is Streaming?
Resources such as original speeches, letters, poems, laws, scientific fieldwork, and artwork.
What is a Primary Source?
"I never thought it was such a bad little tree. It's not bad at all really."
Who is Linus, "A Charlie Brown Christmas"?
Digital content that is delivered over the Internet, usually through a _____ browser.
What is the Web?
A computing concept that describes the network of physical devices and everyday devices (including refrigerators, thermostats, streetlights, and environmental tracking systems) that communicate with the internet.
What is Internet of Things (IoT)?
The use of remote services hosted on the internet to store, manage, and process data.
Resources such as articles or books that review, analyze, or describe primary sources.
What is a Secondary Source?
"It came without ribbons! It came without tags! It came without packages, boxes or bags!"
Who is the Grinch, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", 1966?
A company that provides individuals and businesses access to the internet and other related services.
What are Internet Service Providers?
The reference or address to a resource on the Internet. Example: http://www.testout.com/home/about/privacy
What is a Universal Resource Locator?
A web-based technology to distribute information and encourage people to connect with others who share a common interest. Examples are Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
What is a Social Media Platform?
Books or articles written by experts who have credentials in a particular field of study.
What is an Academic Source?
"I want to be a dentist!"
Who is Hermie, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"?
A numerical label that is assigned to devices so they can connect and communicate on a network.
What is an IP Address?
A system and set of rules that associates domain names (such as web servers) with unique IP addresses so users can find and use network resources by an easily readable name instead of by IP address.
What is Domain Name System (DNS)?
A technology that allows two or more groups to communicate in real time such as video conferencing, VoIP, or live streaming.
What is Synchronous Technology?
Resources that compile or summarize material from other sources including bibliographies, abstracts, and online article indexes and databases.
What is a Tertiary Source?
"I'm sorry I ruined your lives and crammed 11 cookies into the VCR."
Who is Buddy, "Elf"?
A set of rules that govern the transfer of web content between computers.
What is Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)?
The storing of images, sounds, web pages, and other information associated with particular websites that allows a browser to redisplay data without having to reload it from the website.
What is Caching?
The pre-loading of data from a stream into memory to help avoid interruptions while waiting for data that is received in bursts.
What is Buffering?
Resources such as personal websites, online forums, news websites, and online magazines whose audience is consumers of information -- people looking for practical information to solve a problem, make a purchasing decision, or just become better informed on current events and issues.
What is a Consumer-level Source?
"A double-dog dare. What else was there but a 'triple dare ya'? And then, the coup de grace of all dares, the sinister triple-dog-dare."
Who is Ralphie Parker, "A Christmas Story"?